Ilhan Omar Faces Federal Investigation Into Citizenship
Homeland Security investigators are reportedly nearing the end of a probe into allegations that Rep. Ilhan Omar was older than 17 when she became a US citizen.
U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar is reportedly the subject of a federal investigation by Homeland Security that is examining her citizenship status. The probe centers on allegations that Omar may have been older than 17 when she received automatic U.S. citizenship from her naturalized father.
Sources indicate that investigators are nearing the conclusion of their inquiry. The investigation has reportedly led federal agents to conduct a raid on Omar's Washington, D.C. residence, during which her cellphone and passport were among items seized. This detail has brought increased attention to Omar and her family.
Previously, questions have been raised about her father, with some claims suggesting he may have misrepresented his status as a refugee to obtain U.S. documentation. The investigation into Omar's age at the time of her citizenship could potentially jeopardize her U.S. status.